We collected Reddit discussions about Sol de Janeiro body mists on brand’s appeal, scent performance, and pricing perceptions. These mists, popularized through social media, have sparked debate for being both beloved staples and overhyped luxuries within the fragrance community.

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The Good

• Exceptional longevity for a mist: “The MIST of 62, not the perfume, lasts like 11 hours with one spray on me. The ‘weakest’ of the bunch is 71 for me and that is still a clean 5 hours.” (27 upvotes)
• Mature take on nostalgic scents: “As someone who came of age in the 2010s, I see the SDJ mists as a more sophisticated upgrade of the Victoria’s Secret scents… they smelled cheap to me.” (148 upvotes)
• Appeal across age groups: “Honey I’m 57 and I still wear body mists. Wear what you like!” (15 upvotes)
• Compliment magnets: “I’ve had 3–4 people ask what I was wearing and it was 40… very seductive scent!” (17 upvotes)
• Persistent fragrance: “I accidentally sprayed my hand and it smelled like 62 for 11 hours despite hand washing.” (12 upvotes)

The Not So Good

• Synthetic or “cheap” scent: “I was ridiculously disappointed with the 62 body spray… all I smell is cheap vanilla plastic.” (45 upvotes)
• Weak staying power for some users: “But it’s not long lasting 😫 after 5 minutes it’s gone furrr🥺.” (12 upvotes)
• Perceived overpricing: “No. They are Bath & Body Works but expensive.” (28 upvotes)
• Overhyped reputation: “This brand is overhyped tbh. I didn’t like their lip balm & body lotions at all🥲.” (23 upvotes)
• Generic scent profiles: “Other than their OC scent and their discontinued coco smell, these are basically overpriced Body Fantasy scents… super dull and not very strong.” (14 upvotes)

Comparison to allternatives

• Versus VS & BBW: “I find Sol de Janeiro’s mists to be far superior to BBW’s… far better lasting power.” (22 upvotes)
• Budget dupes: “Christmas Cookies scent by Bath & Body Works is EXTREMELY close! SDJ is still better but I’d highly suggest the cream and mist.” (54 upvotes)
• Trader Joe’s dupe: “The Trader Joe’s Brazil Nut Body Glow set is a great dupe… $9.99 for the 2oz spray.” (17 upvotes)
• Perfume equivalents: “7 Virtues Vanilla Woods and Goldfield Banks Silky Woods are the closest [to Cheirosa 40].” (12 upvotes)
• MCo Beauty (Target): “They sell Sol de Janeiro dupes at Target!” (34 upvotes)

Tips and tricks

• Layer for better longevity: “I layer the Bum Bum Cream with Cheirosa 62 body mist… lasts 4 hours on skin and 10 hours on clothes.” (66 upvotes)
• Safe for hair: “Yes, it’s marketed as being used for both body and hair!” (53 upvotes)
• Creative repurposing: “If I have a mist I don’t like, I use it as a room spray.” (13 upvotes)
• Pair with oils: “Pick up the body oil that complements your mist and the scent will last agessssss.” (16 upvotes)
• Test before purchase: “Try them in-store and see how long they last on you… a mist that fades in an hour isn’t worth it.” (16 upvotes)

The Verdict

Reddit discussions reveal a split consensus on Sol de Janeiro body mists. Many users love their warm, tropical, and long-lasting fragrances—especially Cheirosa 62 and 40, while others criticize them as overpriced and overhyped body sprays comparable to Bath & Body Works or Victoria’s Secret scents.

Overall, Sol de Janeiro mists are praised as feel-good, tropical indulgences, best suited for those who prioritize scent enjoyment and aesthetic appeal over traditional perfume performance.

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